Highlands & Islands Pair stranded after sailing vessel runs aground north of Oban The pair were sailing near the Isle of Eriska when the vessel became stuck fast. By Michelle Henderson October 2 2023, 4:33 pm October 2 2023, 4:33 pm Share Pair stranded after sailing vessel runs aground north of Oban Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6206564/pair-stranded-after-vessel-runs-aground-near-oban/ Copy Link Oban lifeboat was tasked to the scene shortly after 2pm. Image: Oban lifeboat Two people have been rescued after their vessel ran aground north of Oban. The pair were sailing near the Isle of Eriska when the vessel became stuck fast at the mouth of Loch Creran. Unable to move, they sent a pan-pan signal to HM Coastguard shortly after 2pm requesting urgent assistance. Oban lifeboat was tasked to the scene, around 11-miles north of Oban. Oban lifeboat attempt to rescue stranded sailing vessel The sailing vessel was left stranded after becoming “stuck fast” on the rocks. The lifeboat crew stood by as they waited for high tide to assist with their recovery efforts. A coastguard spokeswoman confirmed the vessel has now been successfully refloated.
